About the Company
SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.
About the jobWe are excited to be establishing a new operational workshop in Happy Valley, and we're seeking Mechanical Maintenance Trade Technicians to join our foundation team. This position plays a key role in maintaining and improving infrastructure to achieve availability, performance, cost, and risk targets, ensuring smart and reliable customer services. You'll apply your trade-based skills and knowledge to support installations, repairs, maintenance, testing, modification, commissioning, and fault finding across plant, equipment, and materials. As one of the first team members at the Happy Valley facility, you'll be instrumental in shaping how we operate locally — creating systems, building culture, and helping set the standard for safety and reliability.
About the PersonOur ideal candidate is a skilled mechanical tradesperson with expertise in maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades. They are proactive in ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in their work while adhering to industry standards and best practices. With strong problem-solving abilities, they can analyse technical issues and implement effective solutions, working independently or collaboratively within a team.
They demonstrate a solid understanding of workplace health and safety, environmental considerations, and water quality procedures. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in using computer-based maintenance management systems. Experience in managing small projects and mentoring apprentices is advantageous.
This role requires adaptability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in varied environments, including remote locations, flexible hours, and on-call duties.
About Operations and Maintenance
The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.
You will:
* Ensure infrastructure is safely maintained to a high-quality standard in accordance with reliability and maintenance practices.
* Execute internal and external maintenance programs in line with planning and scheduling to optimise equipment uptime, improve efficiency, avoid rework, and to enhance reliability and availability of infrastructure.
* Liaise with Project Managers and Supervisors to provide updates on schedules, cost estimates, and any scope variations to capital project delivery in accordance with the regional capital delivery framework.
* Collaborate effectively to ensure team goals are achieved by providing input into decision making and problem solving.
Your success in this role will come from:
* Relevant Trade Certificate and License (Mechanical)
* Ability to work under limited supervision and in a team environment.
* Understanding of work health and safety and the ability to manage safety and risk.
* Ability to analyse technical operational problems and recommend appropriate solutions while working under limited supervision.
* Demonstrated skill, awareness and knowledge on water quality, wastewater, and environmental procedures.
* Hold a valid driver's license. (Essential)
Further information can be found in the attached PD – Maintenance Trade Technician
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tayla from the Talent Acquisition team
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 7th September August 2025
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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